has any women out there

pussycat · 13-05-2008, 16:46

has any women out there had an hysterectomy; and how soon did you recover from it ; i;ve just had mine done ; im home now but still got staples in ; hopin to feel better when there out ; they come out tomoz

flashy · 13-05-2008, 16:47

you should pm Howarth she had it done last year she will tell you all about the recovery period

AccyLass · 13-05-2008, 21:25

No idea sorry but hope ya recover well soon

BERNADETTE · 13-05-2008, 21:40

Nope but know you haven't to do any heavy lifting for at least six weeks. Hope you take it easy and give your body time to heal!!!!

cherokee · 13-05-2008, 23:50

Had mine last augast and staples came out 5 days after op. My advice is take it easy and dont push yourself until you are ready. you will feel better but that dosent mean you are. Get well soon xx

pussycat · 14-05-2008, 11:03

thank you for you warm thoughts im just restin in bed all the time

BERNADETTE · 14-05-2008, 16:20

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Originally Posted by pussycat

thank you for you warm thoughts im just restin in bed all the time

Best thing for you make sure you get plenty of rest.

West Ender · 14-05-2008, 20:35

It's 18 years since I had this op. I was in hospital 5 days afterwards and went home feeling fine but tiring very quickly. For several weeks I had good days and bad days but felt well enough to drive myself to the hospital for my post-op check-up, 6 weeks later. I went back to work 8 weeks after the op, doing 4 hours a day for 2 weeks, then 5 hours for 2 weeks, then 6 hours for another 2 weeks before I went back full time.

My only advice is - take each day as it comes, do exactly what the medical staff have told you, rest as much as you can and never refuse any offer of help while you're convalescing. Just like me, you'll have the Summer to recover in and, with any luck, it won't pee down every day for the next couple of months.

Best wishes.

Romps · 15-05-2008, 11:34

I had one 3 weeks ago. Am ok, just bored stupid and frustrated at not being able to do anything.
If I do to much I get pain in my stomach and I swell up really bad. Its hard not to lift especially when as I have a 2 year old. I also tire really easily, but one thing I can say is that do listen and take it easy, I lost one of my stitches and it freaked me out because I had done to much. Its only just hit me in the last few days what I really had done, at first I thought it was a breeze!!

Take care have a look at this site its ok.

Romps

Hysterectomy Support Discussions, Before Hysterectomy, After Hysterectomy, Recovery - HysterSisters

pussycat · 15-05-2008, 15:21

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Originally Posted by Romps

I had one 3 weeks ago. Am ok, just bored stupid and frustrated at not being able to do anything.
If I do to much I get pain in my stomach and I swell up really bad. Its hard not to lift especially when as I have a 2 year old. I also tire really easily, but one thing I can say is that do listen and take it easy, I lost one of my stitches and it freaked me out because I had done to much. Its only just hit me in the last few days what I really had done, at first I thought it was a breeze!!

Take care have a look at this site its ok.

Romps

Hysterectomy Support Discussions, Before Hysterectomy, After Hysterectomy, Recovery - HysterSisters

thank for that it was great help; the one thing i would like to say is i tryed emptyin my bowels ; and started bleedin is that normal;

pam1 · 15-05-2008, 15:44

pussycat get well soon

AccyLass · 15-05-2008, 15:47

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Originally Posted by pussycat

thank for that it was great help; the one thing i would like to say is i tryed emptyin my bowels ; and started bleedin is that normal;

I think any probs like that and I'd be ringing NHS direct
0845 4647

BERNADETTE · 15-05-2008, 16:39

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Originally Posted by pussycat

thank for that it was great help; the one thing i would like to say is i tryed emptyin my bowels ; and started bleedin is that normal;

I would ring the ward you were on, sure they will advise you

Romps · 16-05-2008, 09:04

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Originally Posted by pussycat

thank for that it was great help; the one thing i would like to say is i tryed emptyin my bowels ; and started bleedin is that normal;

I bled to after going to the loo and I mentioned it to the staff they said keep an eye on the length and time and if you use more than 2 pads in an hour then seek help. If your at all worried ring the ward.

pussycat · 16-05-2008, 19:04

i went to the hospital today everythin is ok; but thank you all for your kind words ;